Senior Android Developer

As a Senior Android Developer at Two Circles, your primary focus will be on delivering exceptional digital products that enhance fan engagement. You'll work collaboratively with Engineering Managers and Product Managers to define technical scopes for global sports properties. Being hands-on is essential, as you'll build end-to-end solutions while adhering to best practices. You'll also be responsible for mentoring fellow engineers, advocating for a positive developer experience, and participating in recruitment efforts.

To qualify for the Senior Android Developer position at Two Circles, candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in Android development. Expertise in Kotlin and strong architectural knowledge, including SOLID principles and clean architecture, is essential. Additionally, experience with CI/CD tools, agile practices, and performance monitoring using tools like Firebase is highly desirable.

As a Senior Android Developer at Two Circles, familiarity with Kotlin is crucial, as is experience in designing scalable UI/UX using Jetpack Compose. Candidates should also have practical experience with CI/CD environments and tools such as Bitrise or GitHub Actions, and proficiency in testing methodologies, including unit and E2E testing. Knowledge of Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) is a plus!

The team culture at Two Circles is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Android Developer, you'll be part of a team that values mentorship and the sharing of knowledge. We emphasize a culture of technical excellence, and every team member is encouraged to advocate for best practices that enhance both developer experience and the quality of our digital products.

The work environment for a Senior Android Developer at Two Circles is hybrid, allowing flexibility with remote work while encouraging office collaboration at least two days a week. Located in Riga, you'll be part of a dynamic team focused on solving complex engineering challenges within the vibrant world of sports. This setup promotes creativity, teamwork, and a culture of learning, making it an exciting place to work!

When asked about your experience with Kotlin, share specific projects where you used the language to build robust applications. Discuss the features of Kotlin you enjoy and how they enhance your coding efficiency, while also mentioning best practices you follow, such as clean architecture principles.

To address this question, emphasize your approach to writing clean, modular, and testable code. Talk about your experience with unit tests, integration tests, and use of testing frameworks to catch issues early. Highlight any CI/CD practices you follow to maintain high coding standards.

Be prepared to discuss specific CI/CD tools you have used, such as Bitrise, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions. Explain how these tools have helped streamline your development process and improved collaboration among team members, while also ensuring that code gets deployed smoothly and efficiently.

When faced with this question, choose a specific challenge related to Android development that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Describe the context, your approach, and the outcome, underlining how your solution positively impacted the project and your team.

In response to this question, share your open and constructive attitude towards feedback. Describe how you incorporate peer reviews and discussions into your workflow, highlighting the benefits of seeking diverse perspectives to improve code quality and foster collaboration.

When discussing app performance optimization, mention specific techniques such as profiling, using appropriate data structures, and efficient resource management. Provide examples where you've successfully implemented optimizations to enhance user experience and application speed.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile methodologies, focusing on how you've integrated practices such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives into your workflow. Relate specific examples of how these practices have helped your team deliver high-quality products faster.

Share your strategies for keeping your skills current, such as following industry blogs, attending conferences, or participating in community forums. Mention any specific resources or platforms that have proven beneficial in staying ahead of the curve in Android development.

When asked about UI development, detail your experience creating user interfaces using Jetpack Compose or traditional XML layouts. Highlight how you ensure scalability across different screen sizes, and mention any design principles or methodologies you prioritize to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.

To effectively answer this question, provide a brief overview of each SOLID principle—Single Responsibility, Open-Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, and Dependency Inversion. Illustrate how you've applied these principles in your own projects to improve maintainability and flexibility within your codebase.